Adventures in String Patchwork with Laurel Horton

Thursday July 23, 2026, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Marion Public Library, Maker’s Space, 600 S Washington Street, Marion, IN

Got a bag of leftover strips, odd-shaped scraps, and fabric bits too pretty to throw away? String patchwork is your answer! This time-honored technique transforms even the tiniest remnants into something surprisingly beautiful — and endlessly personal.

In this workshop, you’ll learn to work with what you have, letting your fabric collection guide the design rather than the other way around. String quilts have deep roots in American quilting history, born from a tradition of wasting nothing and creating everything. Every quilt that emerges from this process is genuinely one of a kind, because no two scrap bags are alike.

Whether you’re a confident quilter or just finding your footing, string patchwork welcomes all skill levels. The “rules” are refreshingly few. What matters most is your eye for color, value, and the happy accidents that happen when you trust the process.

Come with an open mind, a variety of strips and scraps, and expect the unexpected — because the best part of string quilting is discovering what your fabric wants to become. We will start by sewing some sample blocks, then explore some of the variations and possibilities. This is a great class for quilters who are willing to break some rules.

All experience levels are welcome! Bring a variety of remnants of scraps, because you won’t know what you need until you see what’s possible!

Students need a sewing machine, sewing tools, a wide variety of fabric remnants–don’t bother with matching! The instructor will also bring fabric from her stash to share.